Definitions.
North Las Vegas Municipal Code § 9.40.020
in effect9.40.020 - Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings given them in this section:
"Chief of police" means and includes any person designated by the North Las Vegas chief of police as his or her delegate in the enforcement of this chapter.
"Owner" means any person, agent, firm, corporation, association or partnership including:
1. A mortgagee in possession in whom is vested:
a. All or part of the legal title to property, or
b. All or part of the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment of the premises; or
2. An occupant of that structure.
"Person" means any natural person, association, partnership or corporation capable of owning or using property in the city.
"Specified crime property" means any kind of structure, edifice building or unit(s) thereof where activity involving the unauthorized use of a controlled substance as defined in NRS Chapter 453, or prostitution as defined by Chapter 9.08 of this code has occurred or is occurring.
(Ord. 1048 § 1 (part), 1992: prior code § 7.90.020)
Source: City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/north_las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9PUPEMOWE_CH9.40SPCRPR_9.40.020DEFetched: 11/1/2026